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Emu Cinema and Art Space: Seoul’s Hidden Gem for Indie Film

New movies are once again appearing in South Korean movie theaters, though spectators remain understandably ambivalent about going to such crowded spaces with coronavirus still all around us. But those willing to try a more offbeat theatrical experience a

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Beat the Heat Korean Style with a Boiling Bowl of Samgyetang

After an uncharacteristically long spring, Korea’s stifling summer season is in full swing. And while many countries stow away their hearty winter recipes for the summer, opting for fresher and cooler cuisines, Koreans tackle the blistering, humid season

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Manseon Hof & Euljiro’s Hidden Pocha Street

If you think you’ve experienced all of Seoul’s nightlife, from the glitzy clubs of Gangnam to the international buzz of Itaewon and the youthful energy of Hongdae, it’s time to look deeper. Tucked away in the alleys off Euljiro 3-ga Station, Exit 4, lies

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The 5 Best American BBQ Spots in Seoul You Should Try

[Thank you to our readers for recommending About Jins BBQ for our list] In the recent years, the number of American BBQ restaurants have opened across Seoul, a handful of them owned by expats who grew up in the motherland. Many of the restaurants listed i

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